Welder

Welder Job Highlights

Company Profile

Satellite Shelters is an industry leader and provider of mobile offices, prefabricated buildings, blast-resistant modules, construction job-site office trailers, and storage solutions.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welder who will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Educational Qualification

• The applicants may be required a High School Diploma
• Successful completion of formal or in-company welding training

Work Experience

• The candidates should have aluminum welding experience (preferred).

Duties/Responsibilities

New Truck Construction-

• Connect water delivery using the varied electric motor-driven systems, typically a 12V electric motor.
• Install all legal lighting and bumpers to the truck.
• Install PTO – Power Take-Off
• Installation of the chassis-mounted tank onto existing truck beds
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Utilize various equipment to attach a vacuum tank and other parts to the truck chassis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Ability to safely operate lifting equipment like hoists and lift trucks
• Ability to use measuring devices like a tape measure, levels, and micrometer,
• Ability to use power tools like drills, saws, air tools, etc.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and within a team setting.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• General knowledge of 12-volt electrical systems and wiring installation
• General mechanical knowledge
• Light welding, cutting, and metal fabrication.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to be exposed to loud noise levels.
• Ability to hold air impact tools up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work in all climate conditions.
• Ability to work in an environment containing dirt, grease, and dust.
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform rigorous activities including walking, standing, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, sitting, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity, etc.
• Good fine motor skills, coordination, range of motion, and grip strength
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Wears personnel protective equipment as required

Employer’s Statement

Satellite Shelters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.